U.S. Army Recruiting News

June 28, 2024

Meet Your TRADOC Instructor of the Year – Master Sgt. Shay Howlett

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Master Sgt. Shay Howlett, originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, was named the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Instructor of the Year.

U.S. Army Top 13 recruiter poses with USAREC Commanding General Johnny Davis, USAREC Command Sergeant Major Shade Munday and Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth

June 24, 2024

Meet Your Top 13 Recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Richard Mendez

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Richard Mendez, a native of Stockdale, Texas, serves as a Department of the Army Select Recruiter at the San Antonio Battalion in Mission, Texas.

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June 21, 2024

Army Chaplain Experience: 2024

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade hosted the Army Chaplain Experience tour at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, June 4-7, 2024

June 20, 2024

U.S. Army Introduces "The Impossible Kick" to Boost Recruitment

ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Army Recruiting Command recently launched "The Impossible Kick," an innovative initiative aimed at engaging potential recruits and influencers. This dynamic approach integrates an exciting and interactive element into major events like the United Football League Championship, targeting the Gen Z audience to raise awareness and interest.

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June 20, 2024

New AMSB Commander Has Deep Roots at Fort Knox

FORT KNOX, Ky. — On June 13, 2024, before a large audience of supportive friends and family, Lt. Col. Lyndsey Thompson took command of the U.S. Army Accessions Mission Support Battalion (AMSB) of the U.S. Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade at Flagg Field in Fort Knox, Kentucky. She succeeds Lt. Col. Heather Schmitt, who has led the ‘Workhorse’ Battalion with dedication and distinction for the last two years.

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June 13, 2024

U.S. Army Parachute Team tandem instructor dies in non-duty related jump

FORT KNOX, Ky. — On June 12, 2024, Sgt. 1st Class Dominic Perry, a member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team succumbed to injuries he sustained during a non-duty related parachute jump while participating in a civilian-sponsored Canopy Piloting competition in Whiteville, Tenn.

four men pose for a photo after the change of command ceremony.

June 4, 2024

Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion Changes Command

LANSING, Mich. — Lt. Col. Robert Heffner, Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion outgoing commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Quentin McCart, incoming battalion commander, during a change of command ceremony held May 23, in Lansing.

Male U.S. Army Soldier poses with the Department of Defense crest in the Pentagon

May 20, 2024

Meet Your Top 13 Recruiter - Sgt. 1st Class Angel Marrero Falcón

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Angel Marrero Falcón. Originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico, serves as a Recruiter at the Dallas Army Medical Recruiting Station in Grand Prairie, Texas.

May 17, 2024

Kansas City Recruiting Battalion participates in St. Louis Marathon Relay

ST. LOUIS — Led by Lt. Col. Crystal Jones, Commander of the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion, a group comprising battalion Soldiers, Future Soldiers, and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members joined the Greater St. Louis Marathon Relay on April 27.

Male U.S. Army Soldier in official dress uniform poses in front of U.S.A Flag and USAREC Flag

May 16, 2024

Meet Your Top 13 Recruiter – Sgt. 1st Class Nghiem Van Nguyen

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. 1st Class Nghiem Van Nguyen, originally from El Monte, California, serves as a Recruiter at the Azusa Recruiting Station in Baldwin Park, California. Nguyen was recently recognized as a FY 2024 Top 13 Recruiter.